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Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Omar on Thursday said that almost all the foreign players on his team's roster have agreed to come to Pakistan in case the team makes it to the play-offs of the Pakistan Super League 2018, with the sole exception being England's Kevin Pietersen.

The play-offs of the third edition of the PSL are scheduled to be held in Lahore, while the final will take place at National Stadium Karachi, which means the six franchises have the added responsibility of convincing its players to make the trip to Pakistan from UAE.

A day after Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal claimed he expects all of foreign cricketers in his side to come to Pakistan, his Gladiators counterpart also delivered similarly positive news to Pakistan's cricket fans.

"All the players, including Shane Watson have agreed to travel to Pakistan," Omar said. "Kevin Pietersen is the only exception. He may not come but we are trying to convince him also."

In case the English veteran refuses to change his stance on the matter, Omar said his side already has a contingency plan in place.

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Comments (19)

Personal choice.. That will be his last season anyway.. thank you for your services.

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mohammadAn Justice

Feb 08, 2018 07:11pm

He should better be released for good reasons, new and young players should get a chance as he is no more an exciting player anymore

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Fahad

Feb 08, 2018 08:03pm

Thank you KP for your services till now. Its time to say thank you and and good bye at the same time.

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Ehsan

Feb 08, 2018 08:07pm

If after all the reassurance he still can’t be convinced then he should be dropped

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Suren

Feb 08, 2018 08:40pm

Wishing best of luck for the PSL

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Osman

Feb 08, 2018 08:57pm

Get some young players. KP too overrated.

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Imran

Feb 08, 2018 09:49pm

National esteem should held up and those not coming to pakistan should not be selected to even play psl...

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Sarai Alamgir

Feb 08, 2018 09:52pm

From his playing days, he has never supported Pak, look at his behaviour in some of the matches played towards Pak players, I think the gladiators should look for other long term replacements.

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Waseem Sarwar

Feb 08, 2018 10:03pm

Well if he can push Quetta to play offs, he may already have done his part. Over to rest of lads for taking them all the way this time out. This is his final PSL and he has been very good in previous two seasons. Jason Roy is a equally brilliant player and should do the job if Quetta needed him.

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Parwaiz Abidi

Feb 08, 2018 10:51pm

Who selected him to play in our league. If Kevin Pietersen does not play he should be dropped forever.

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RIZ

Feb 08, 2018 11:38pm

Benched him he is good for nothing anyways.

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asuf

Feb 09, 2018 12:29am

KP was good but I think he should trow his gloves now.

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A shah

Feb 09, 2018 12:35am

He is the best

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Tahir

Feb 09, 2018 12:35am

The guy is too old for cricket

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What about me

Feb 09, 2018 01:34am

@Parwaiz Abidi One should understand security concerns of foreign players in playing in Pakistan. After all many Pakistani expatriate have to think twice before visiting homeland.

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Ali Vaqar Awan

Feb 09, 2018 11:19am

Only those foreign players should be selected, the ones who are willing to travel to Pakistan. Situation has considerably improved in Pakistan. Its a good step one play off match and final will be held in Pakistan. Return of international cricket is a big challenge as its players that have to be convinced. David Malan is a product of PSL who has done well at international level. Hope so more players emerge. Some steps need to be taken so all PSL matches get held in Pakistan. Holding in UAE is not viable according to revenue and cash flow situation. Even a stadium in Peshawar attracts more crowd than so called UAE. Holding it Pakistan will generate more hype and interest.

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Rajesh

Feb 10, 2018 10:36am

Wise decision. Nothing is more important than human life

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pier wasif

Feb 11, 2018 05:53pm

KP is no more a shining star should be replaced by younger one thanks for your service sir.